Official Cup

LA ESTANCIA
Spectators: 150 (Terracing: 113, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) Fabio Monte made the kick off and thus started the match. In the 3rd match minute, Northern California was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Silverio Cordarius to maneuver through the defense. 5 minutes into the match, Northern California's goal looked a bit too open when Ulf Öfverman came free, but Santos Mino reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ulf Öfverman recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 7th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 10 minutes had been played when some careless play by Brothers of Mercy's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Hector Martxel was slow to take the kick. During this time Northern California's players had a chance to rest. Stig-Arne Boström showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Conrado Frans, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. In the 16th match minute, Brothers of Mercy was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jörn Matsson to maneuver through the defense. Fabio Monte succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 1-0 in the 17th playminute. Santos Mino made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ulf Öfverman in the 21st minute of play. Stig-Arne Boström showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gervasio Isias in the 22nd minute of the match. When Brothers of Mercy's Ulf Öfverman in the 30th minute got a chance for a shot 30th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Northern California's goalie prevented a goal. Santos Mino showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ulf Öfverman, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. When Brothers of Mercy's Ulf Öfverman in the 33rd minute got a chance for a shot 33rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Northern California's goalie prevented a goal. 35 minutes had been played when some careless play by Northern California's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Thiago van Dijk was slow to take the kick. During this time Brothers of Mercy's players had a chance to rest. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Niklas Wik in the 37th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Santos Mino prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Northern California's attack was well implemented in the 39th minute, but when Gervasio Isias was about to shoot he didn't get a good hit on the ball and it hit the crossbar and flew over. Goal Kick. Fabio Monte could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 42nd minute of the match, but Stig-Arne Boström made a huge save. 43 minutes into the game, Conrado Frans recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Stig-Arne Boström. Conrado Frans showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. The supporters of Northern California booed when Brothers of Mercy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Thiago van Dijk didn't get a good kick on the ball. A hard shot by Hector Martxel from long distance, 47 minutes into the match, got Stig-Arne Boström's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ulf Öfverman made a kick off. In the 51st minute, Brothers of Mercy's Ulf Öfverman ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Santos Mino. Santos Mino yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-1. Ulf Öfverman's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 56thth minute, Santos Mino skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Stig-Arne Boström showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Conrado Frans, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Northern California's zone, Ulf Öfverman stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Santos Mino came out of the goal and Ulf Öfverman tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Stig-Arne Boström showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fabio Monte, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. The supporters of Brothers of Mercy booed when Northern California was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gong Xiao didn't get a good kick on the ball. Brothers of Mercy's Bengt-Rune Strömbom was substituted for Ulf Öfverman. A collision led to Northern California getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Gong Xiao hit a great ball. Gervasio Isias took the ball and in the 73 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Stig-Arne Boström. Stig-Arne Boström dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-1. Santos Mino took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bengt-Rune Strömbom, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Karl-Johan Hedlund fell near the penalty area in the 88th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Brothers of Mercy's protests and gave Karl-Johan Hedlund a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Brothers of Mercy's Karl-Johan Hedlund got a free kick in the 88th minute. Santos Mino showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bengt-Rune Strömbom, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. After having played for 95 minutes, Conrado Frans managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Northern California's supporters crossed their fingers, but Conrado Frans was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. There was no doubt that Northern California were the better team. Northern California's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.